Keith Whittier

A person's bucket list is a working document, when you cross a bunch of things off it is only natural that you are going to want to add new things. In the last few years, I have done many things on my list: I tried my hand at stand-up comedy, I went to England to see my favourite team, Manchester [...]

The Grudge Synopsis: A house is cursed by a vengeful ghost that dooms those who enter it with a violent death. Stars: Tara Westwood, Lin Shaye, Demian Bichir Director: Nicolas Pesce Ip Man 4: The Finale Synopsis: The Kung Fu master travels to the U.S. where his student has upset the [...]

The recent Digi60 Film festival did not disappoint. The annual Ottawa film festival has been in existence for over 15 years. I attended two of the three days and was inspired by the level of talented filmmakers this city has and the comradery they share. I attended the short film competition on the [...]

Uncut Gems Synopsis: A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides [...]

Cats Synopsis: A tribe of cats called the Jellicles must decide yearly which one will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and come back to a new Jellicle life. Stars: Francesca Hayward, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Idris Elba Director: Tom Hooper Little Women Synopsis: Jo March reflects back and [...]

Another year has come and gone, and I spent a lot of it watching movies. Shocking . . . I know. Some were amazing, and some had me thinking of the time I am going to want back when I am on my death bed. Let’s get the bad out of the way first. The 10 Worst Movies of 2019 10. Godzilla: King of [...]

Synopsis: The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once more in the final chapter of the Skywalker saga Stars: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Jon Boyega Director: J.J. Abrams

If you are an aspiring filmmaker, enjoy film or just enjoy amazing Ottawa get-togethers then the Digi60 Film Festival is not to be missed. 16 years later and this festival is still going strong. What is Digi60? In its simplest form it is a festival by filmmakers, for filmmakers. Digi60 provides an opportunity [...]

Synopsis: A couple's first date takes an unexpected turn when a police officer pulls them over. Stars: Daniel Kaluyya, Jodie Turner-Smith Director: Melina Matsoukas

Synopsis: All unemployed, Ki-taek and his family take peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks, as they ingratiate themselves into their lives and get entangled in an unexpected incident. Stars: Kang-ho Song, Sun-kyun Lee Director: Bong Joon Ho